What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Ostheim?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Ostheim?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ostheim?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ostheim. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Köln Ostheim via Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Ostheim?

The distance between Basel and Ostheim is 498 km. The road distance is 483.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Ostheim without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Ostheim without a car is to train via Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena which takes 4h 15m and costs €40 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Ostheim?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Basel to Ostheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ostheim train from?

Basel to Ostheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Ostheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Ostheim is to train via Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena which takes 4h 15m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Cologne Hbf, which costs and takes 6h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €240 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Ostheim train arrive?

Basel to Ostheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ostheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ostheim is 484 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Basel to Ostheim.

Where can I stay near Ostheim?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Ostheim.

Basel to Ostheim - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Ostheim by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
4h 15m
€42–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGNbus N487 / ...
8h 8m
€41–57
Bus via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 23m
Drive 483.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ostheimcar 483.9 km
4h 6m
€83–120
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 6m
€89–233
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 20m
€42–150
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 1m
€91–237
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
6h 27m
€107–225
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
5h 57m
€104–249
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 15m
€122–281
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 5m
€135–307

Basel to Ostheim by train, foot, and subway

2Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497.8 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ostheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf twice a week. Tickets cost €40–130 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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